When you stay at Big Sur Lodge in Big Sur, you'll be on the riverwalk, just a 4-minute walk from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and 12 minutes by foot from Los Padres National Forest. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Big Sur Station and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Big Sur Spirit Garden.
What's nearby
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Big Sur Station - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Big Sur Spirit Garden - 2 min drive - 2.5 miles
McWay Falls - 13 min drive - 13.9 miles
Monterey Bay Aquarium - 48 min drive - 40.4 miles
Getting around
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Big Sur River Inn & Restaurant - 4 min drive
Nepenthe - 5 min drive
The Sur House - 4 min drive
Big Sur Taphouse - 3 min drive
Big Sur Coast Gallery - 8 min drive
About this property
Big Sur Lodge
Riverwalk hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a coffee shop
Big Sur Lodge offers 61 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 61 guestrooms. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Homestead Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Homestead Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Espresso House - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Espresso House
Homestead Restaurant
Things to do
Books
Games
Hiking/biking trails
Library
Seasonal outdoor pool
Table tennis
Family friendly
Seasonal outdoor pool
Separate bedroom
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Limited-hour front desk
Shared microwave
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
Conference center
Outdoors
Firepit
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
On the riverwalk
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 floor
19 buildings
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
More
Access via exterior corridors
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not provide Wi-Fi, televisions, and air conditioning. Cell phone service is limited on property and in the Big Sur area.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Air conditioning is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Barbecues are not permitted on guestroom balconies.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Big Sur Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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The location is beautiful, but the lack of Wi-Fi in the rooms is a bit annoying I have to admit. It was very expensive and not exactly a luxury hotel. But again it was a great location and we were just stopping by for a night.
Very rustic - trails to walk right outside - sky light to see stars while in bed. Staff was very helpful & kind. Parking was uncrowded and close to our room. Beautiful!
Looking forward to going back
I really enjoyed that your reservation includes admission to 3 parks locally - that is part of the reason why I wanted to stay at the Big Sur Lodge. Looking forward to returning to the Lodge sooner than later!
Overall, I would not recommend this property. Customer service was terrible! We were told the restaurant had limited hours, nobody said you can only get carry out...the entire time. 2 workers in the coffee area were working restaurant orders and the bar, good luck getting anything. They would continuously walk away while there was a line. At check in, she was less than helpful. The room itself is probably what you should expect. The shower had mold/mildew through out. Certainly not worth the premium fee I paid to stay. I would not recommend.
Laura
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Sarah
Traveled with family
Oct 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful staff. Reasonable price, solid accommodations. Spacious rooms. Quiet setting. Dining options were limited - would have liked better stocked cafe and if restaurant was open for seated dining.
Definitely felt like a camp ground rather than hotel. Room smelled moldy. I didn’t realize because I booked late and online. Staff seemed to feel they were doing me a favor rather than there to serve. Not worth the money.
Cozy room but room’s carpet needs to be updated.
Everything else was comfortable for a lodge.
Check in was only at 4 pm and we waited 45 minutes to check in.
They need more staff during that time.
Ana
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
Traveled with family
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff was extremely helpful. The location was excellent !
Our cabin was very peaceful and comfortable and we appreciated the beautiful location in the forest and easy access to the state park hiking trails. On the day of our visit the lodge cafe was only doing takeaway service due to staff shortage and we felt the quality and quantity of food was not worth the price charged. Otherwise would not hesitate to recommend Big Sur Lodge
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Dayna
Traveled with partner
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at Big Sur Lodge! The access to the state park was amazing and staying in the redwoods but inside in a comfy bed was the way to go. So many trails right outside the door! If I had one critique it would be their showers need updating. They are old and dingy and even the shower curtain is coming apart and gross and the shower head was inadequate for pressure - sort of like a camping shower but should at least be a bit upgraded for the cost of the rooms. Otherwise a good experience!
Location incredible. Lodge very spacious. The property in general is very nice and is rustic in a nice way. Lodges could do with minor upgrading. Paint and carpeting.
Drew
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mu
Oct 11, 2025
Mu
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela, San Francisco
Traveled with family
Oct 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Being so close to the redwood made everything seem magical.
The surrounding area was a little misleading about how few trails I could take my on.
The room was well appointed. Comfy bed. soft towels. Tea bags and hot water kettle was great to have.
Pros: It’s in the Pfeiffer Big Sur state park, so it’s quiet and basically you are in the redwoods forest. People who work in the lodge are very kind and friendly. Also It’s a dog friendly lodge.
Cons: the facility is very old. Needs a good upgrade. Because we had a dog, I assume that our room was dog friendly room, and it smelled like pee, that was unpleasant. There is only one trail that dogs are allowed around the lodge which is only about half miles.